Description
Delightful and festive sugar cookies perfect for holiday celebrations, adorned with colorful sprinkles and icing.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to create festive shapes.
- Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack and decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.
Notes
Keep cookies in an airtight container or freeze for later enjoyment. Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking